New Draft General Permits for Oil and Gas

Nov 30, 2017

DEP released new and updated general permits for well sites, midstream processing and transmission of natural gas.

The two draft final general permits address methane emissions and other air pollutants from unconventional well sites and from midstream and natural gas transmission facilities. The updated GP-5 is applicable to midstream and natural gas transmission facilities and GP-5A is for unconventional well sites and pigging stations. Both general permits incorporate the most current state and federal requirements.